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2019
Carl K. Cody, 81 of La Crosse passed away at his home on Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was born August 30, 1937 in Onalaska to Cyril and Irma (Emery) Cody and attended Logan High School. On September 15, 1962 he married Mary Ann Rudolph.
Carl started working at the age of 16 with Emery Masonry and retired after 46 years. Following retirement, Carl worked at Valley View Mall and the Omni Center. If he was able to keep working he would have.
Over the years, Carl loved to spend time with his son, daughter-in-law and two grandsons. He loved camping and riding the golf cart at Money Creek Campground, watching his grandsons grow up playing sports, racing and bowling. The last years he enjoyed going on the pontoon boat on the Mississippi River. When Carl and Mary were not camping, they went on many casino trips with their six close friends from La Crosse and bus trips to Florida and elsewhere in the United States. He also enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and NASCAR races.
Carl is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Ann; a son, James (Lynne) Cody of Holmen; two grandsons, Brandon of Holmen and Dylan of La Crosse; two sisters, Ruth Posey of Cudahy, WI and Carolyn Cody of La Crosse; three god daughters, Kathy, Heather and Deb along with two furry friends, Ashes and Whiskers. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lynn and Kenneth; sister, Sherry; his furry friends, Fritzie, Mitzie and his beloved Muggens.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 27th at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, 200 West Avenue South, La Crosse. Private family burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Carl’s family would like to thank Dr. Malone, Dr. Huiras and Dr. Ticku, the Cancer Center and the 7th floor of Mayo Clinic Health System. The last months in the hospital were long and Carl always said I want to go home.
June Strand
April 27, 2019
Sorry for your loss. He was a very nice guy and he always had a smile. I'm sure he will be missed by all. Take care Mary and your extended family.
Jeni Carrier
April 26, 2019
Carl was such a kind man. I admired him for his sense of humor, his warm heart, his dedication to his friends and his love for you. We are all better having known him.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers,
Kathy Seymour
April 24, 2019
Carl was such a sweet, soft spoken, and friendly person. Even though I havent seen Mary and Carl in a while, I think of them often. Such wonderful memories from two members of our Florida family. Great memories of weekends at the casino, the fun times and laughs we shared. Im sorry I cant attend the funeral but I will be thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. God bless.....
Penny K
April 24, 2019
Always enjoyed my chats with Carl and Mary at Money Creek. Mary, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Pam Clark
April 24, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to Carl's family. Carl worked for my husband at Valley View Mall and he was such a kind hearted person. My husband enjoyed Carl's friendship through the years.
Kathy Freidhof
April 24, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Carl always made me feel like one of the family with his special sense of humor.
See you in heaven.
lisa williams
April 24, 2019
with deepest sympathy,i alway enjoyed talking with carl,rip.lisa w.(lab 2)
Robert Fischer
April 23, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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